Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician (Manufacturing/Production)

HIKMA • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and motivated Technician 1, Manufacturing/Packaging to join our team. In this role, you will set up, run and clean equipment in moderately complex production areas (Dispensing, Charging and Bin Washing in Flows 1-6 or Dispensing or Layering in Flow 7) and makes product following appropriate procedures in a clean and safe work environment meeting with all cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA and other applicable regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to use computers to perform a variety of data-entry transactions and to retrieve information (procedures; safety, employment, and other information).
• Must be proficient in MS Office products (specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• Ability to perform data entry/maintenance in SAP or equivalent systems.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work and participate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to maintain accurate and factual hard-copy and electronic records.
• Attention to detail, safety, quality and customer requirements.
• Must possess basic math skills which include the ability to set up and solve problems involving more than one math operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, or percentages. Must also be able to calculate conversions using a calculator or other device as well as working knowledge of the Metric System.
• Demonstrated ability to use measuring devices such as scales, balances, calipers, etc.
• Requires a demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude in order to problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to peers and management.
• Ability to read information and apply what was described in the reading material to situations which may contain several details or describe processes involving several steps.
• Demonstrated high level of personal motivation and initiative.
• Ability to learn and apply all relevant Work Instructions (WIs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability and willingness to follow directions, as assigned by management, coaches, peers, or in written instructions.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with daily work assignment changes as well as a continuously-improving work environment.
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to lift 35 pounds overhead occasionally.
• Able to stand/walk 6-7 hours per shift.
• Able to push/pull 65 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmaceutical or other regulatory (cGMP) experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment including set-up, operation, cleaning and basic maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with MS Office products (specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel), and SAP or equivalent systems.
• Pharmaceutical or other regulatory (cGMP) experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs the Set up, Run and Clean of Dispensed, Manufactured and Packaged product ensuring compliance with and following all appropriate policies, procedures, formula cards, batch records, etc., cGMP, FDA, DEA OSHA.
• Maintains and ensures documentation, both written and electronic, is accurate, complete and factual as required by policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Holds quality and reliability as high standards of production service and clearly communicates these standards to others.
• Provides input and suggestions for process improvements as well as for procedure writing and revision.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED